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Side by Side School

Other independent special school in London (Hackney).

Pupils
110
on roll
Ofsted
-
no graded judgement
Attendance rate
-
not published
Pupil : Teacher
-
not published
Eligible for free school meals
0.0%
school census 2024/25
SEN support
15.5%
2025/26
Capacity
73%
110 / 150 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Teacher turnover
-
not published

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

iWritten by WhatSchool from official school data (Get Information about Schools, DfE and Ofsted).

Believe, Achieve, Building Brighter Futures Established in 1998, Side by Side provides an educational and therapeutic environment where children with special needs learn and thrive through tailored support, specialised interventions, and comprehensive services.

Learn more Help us 129 Students 167 Members of Staff 68 % Growth Since 2019 Our goal is to empower all children Learn More Helping each child thrive Yes They Can!

Integrated Nursery A unique integrated nursery for both mainstream children and those with special needs aged 2 to 5 years, encouraging all children to learn and play side by side with a high staff-to-child ratio, ensuring all their needs are met. discover more Special School Side by Side Special School is a community school registered under the Department of Education, offering a unique learning environment for children aged 5 to 19. discover more Therapies Our therapy team includes Speech & Language, Occupational, Music, and Physiotherapists, supporting children on a 1:1 basis, in small groups, and through classroom-based interventions. discover more Workability/Life Skills We aim for all children to achieve external qualifications through ASDAN Programmes and Functional Skills, and offer work experience placements with strong job coaching to support their development. ‍ discover more After School Club Our After School Club is designed for secondary-aged young people, providing varied activities, sports, and key life skills to expand experiences and opportunities for all children. discover more Parent Support We offer comprehensive support to ensure families are involved in their child's education and development, providing resources to help parents understand their child's progress and needs.

Enrichment

1 activityiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Gardening

Key facts

URN
133439
Type
Other independent special school
Phase
Not applicable
Ages
2 to 20
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Local authority
Hackney
Constituency
Hackney North and Stoke Newington
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Opened
2001

Governing body

No governance records are published for this school in the DfE data we hold.

Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record